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Agricultural experts urged to develop relevant curriculum
August 28, 2024 at 10:6

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Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Brilliant Habeenzu has appealed to experts in the agricultural sector to help the country develop curriculum that will respond to the gaps in the industry and spur growth. Dr. Habeenzu said the New Dawn Government has embarked on an ambitious journey to the revamp the economy and the agricultural sector through livestock expansion is at the top of the agenda.

Speaking yesterday when he officiated at the agriculture sector curriculum development in Farm Management and Veterinary Technology in Chilanga Dr Habeenzu said Zambia has the potential to grow the livestock sector. “We want to train students who will be able to help the country respond to the challenges we are facing, Zambia has favourable weather conditions to enhance livestock production. This can only be achieved if we have the right people with the right skills and knowledge managing the animals, “Dr Habeenzu said.

He added that it is important to ensure that people who are undergoing training in agriculture understand all the processes if the sector is to record any meaningful growth.

Meanwhile TEVETA committee member Dr Twambo Hachibamba said the board is responding to the pillars under the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) by putting in place curriculum that is designed to address the challenges in all the sectors.

And TEVETA Director General Cleophas Takaiza said the country is looking for ways of revamping the livestock industry and that the authority stands ready to ensure that a curriculum that responds to the sector is refined and in place.

Mr Takaiza said TEVETA is prioritizing skills development in the agriculture sector that will enable the country to expand the livestock industry. He said this will be done by ensuring that farmers are given adequate extension services, that will be achieved through the development of curriculum that addresses the loopholes in the industry